The Grand Canal, Venice
Francesco Guardi, c. 1760
Although he did not begin to paint views, or vedute, until he was in his mid-40s, Francesco Guardi became an accomplished practitioner in the genre. In this work, one of his most important early cityscapes, he depicted the mouth of the Grand Canal bustling with late-afternoon activity. The emotional tenor of Guardi’s vedute—seen here in the brooding, melancholy aura of the sky—distinguishes them from the works of his predecessors.
| Artist | Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 73 × 119.4 cm (28 3/4 × 47 in.) |
| Origin | Italy |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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